University of Minnesota, Crookston Newstag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009-06-22:/umcweb/news//102912015-02-17T15:17:00ZThe official news site of the University of Minnesota, Crookston.Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-enStudents Named to Fall Semester 2014 Chancellors List at the U of M Crookstontag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2015:/umcweb/news//10291.4341782015-02-17T15:11:18Z2015-02-17T15:17:00ZArea students named to the fall semester 2014 Chancellors List at the University of Minnesota Crookston were announced by the Office of the Registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the...Elizabeth Tollefson
Area students named to the fall semester 2014 Chancellors List at the University of Minnesota Crookston were announced by the Office of the Registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation.

To qualify for a place on the Chancellors List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 4.00 grade point average. The Crookston campus is the online leader in the University of Minnesota system and the only campus providing every full-time student with a laptop computer.

Students on the Fall Semester 2014 Chancellors List are:

Last Name

First Name

Major

Ahsanullah

Anne

Accounting

Al-Twaijri

Haitham

Software Engineering

Anderson

Allan

Quality Management

Anderson

Joshua

Agronomy

Anderson

Julia

Natural Resources

Anderson

Kiawn

Accounting

Barnes

James

Accounting

Bayliss

Victoria

Elementary Education

Bjorgo

Matthew

Information Technology Management

Bodin

Jonathan

Health Management

Brandau

Chase

Accounting

Breemeersch

Debra

Marketing

Buchhop

Heather

Animal Science

Cable

Matthew

Accounting

Cha

Nou

Criminal Justice

Charchenko

Angela

Accounting

Current

Cody

Natural Resources

Derflinger

Jordyn

Elementary Education

Eckard Jr.

Robert

Information Technology Management

Ecklor

Cortney

Marketing

Englund

Kristina

Health Management

Farrow

Mandy

Management

Fay

Teresa

Applied Health

Finical

Gina

Health Management

Fliss

Courtney

Accounting

Folden

Chantel

Communication

Foley

Allison

Accounting

Gillette

Lisa

Accounting

Gilman

Zachary

Accounting

Glunz

Rachelle

Accounting

Goehring

Alicia

Elementary Education

Gonsoir

Joellen

Agricultural Business/Communication

Gwak

Sumin

Communication

Haakenson

Halie

Early Childhood Education

Hagen

Kaycie

Biology

Hecht

Sarah

Communication

Hellen

Dustin

Software Engineering

Hennen

Jenna

Marketing

Hoffman

Chandler

Sport and Recreation Management

Hotakainen

Kala

Communication

Jabas

Melissa

Communication

Johnson

Kelly

Health Management

Klang

Emily

Accounting

Knack

Jeffrey

Criminal Justice

Lamp

Kevin

Natural Resources

Larson

Dalton

Accounting

Larson

Heather

Management

Leigh

Travis

Information Technology Management

Looker

Brittany

Biology/Health Sciences

Martell

Ashley

Health Sciences

Matthiesen

Leanne

Accounting

Milbridge-Scott

Robert

Entrepreneurship

Neve

Ariel

Health Management

Pagliano

Alexander

Communication

Peterson

Alexandra

Marketing

Polglase

Jada

Communication

Potratz

Kailey

Applied Health

Privratsky

Kendra

Finance

Ramadan

Hashim

Health Management

Robbins

Vanessa

Biology/Equine Science

Robinett

Kristoffer

Management

Robinson

Selena

Communication

Roscoe

Rikki

Communication

Rush

Keeri

Health Management

Sarsar

Deli

Software Engineering

Sawatzke

Abby

Agronomy

Schoonover

Cody

Accounting

Sheetz

Kathryn

Biology/Health Sciences

Shol

Heidi

Undecided

Sombke

Wyatt

Natural Resources

Stanford

Lance

Accounting

Stefanik

Joseph

Agricultural Business

Stith

Courtney

Accounting

Stulen

Kyle

Software Engineering

Swanson-Cullen

Derek

Agronomy

Thoreson

Elizabeth

Agronomy

Trost

Sierra

Biology

Tumberg

Cindi

Accounting

Vang

Nee

Accounting

Weintraub

Diana

Accounting

Wells

Remy

Management

Worm

Daniel

Management

Ykema

Garrett

Accounting

Zdon

Anna

Communication

The University of Minnesota Crookston now delivers 31 bachelor's degree programs, 22 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus as well as 14 degree programs entirely online. These degrees are offered in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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Students from Western Minnesota Regional Science Fair held at the U of M Crookston to compete in the Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair competition on March 2015tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2015:/umcweb/news//10291.4340152015-02-11T20:04:48Z2015-02-11T20:54:53ZElizabeth Tollefson
Students recently competed in the 66th Western Minnesota Regional Science Fair, which

was held on February 6, 2015, at the University of Minnesota Crookston. A number of students from the region have been chosen to compete in the Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (MSSEF) in March 2015.

At the 66th Western Minnesota Regional Science Fair, sixteen projects were selected to advance to the state competition. The Western Minnesota Region is one of the eight regions in Minnesota and includes the counties of Big Stone, Becker, Clay, Grant, Mahnomen, Norman, Ottertail, Polk, Traverse and Wilkin.

Winners from the regional competition were Sarah Herlihy with the project of "Pitch Perfect" from Park Christian school; Katrina Lodewyk with the project of "Take Note: Do Cornell Notes Help All Learning Styles?" from Park Christian school; Ashly Zitzow and Jenna Wegscheid with the project of "Academic Honesty in a Digital Age" from Perham High school; Alexis Peichel with the project of "A Statistical Investigation of Cell Phone Use While Driving" from Perham High school; Olson Langness with the project of "Using Sine Waves to Cancel out Tinnitus Frequencies" from Park Christian school; Alma Jogenson with the project of "Using Lake Scum to fertalize Deep Winter Greens Production" from Graceville school; Josie McAllister and Curtis Swanson with the project of "Lead Fragments in Harvested Venison: Year II" from Perham High school; Paul Schoeneberge and Eris Huus with the project of "The Study of Bacterial Resistance in E.coli k-12 and Bacillus substiles" from Perham High school; and Kanyon Edvall and Thomas Young with the project of "Fridge Tracker: Tracking Refrigerator Contents with a Smartphone Application to Eliminate Food Waste" from Perham High School.

The winners are going to compete in the state level of competition, MSSEF on March, 2015, which will have approximately 2,500 regional participants and 500 students in grades 6-12 selected to advance and present their research.

The University of Minnesota Crookston now delivers 31 bachelor's degree programs, 22 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus as well as 14 degree programs entirely online. These degrees are offered in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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University of Minnesota Crookston Earns Various Accolades Including Ranking Among the Safest College Campuses in the U.S.tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2015:/umcweb/news//10291.4335682015-01-29T22:45:08Z2015-02-05T16:08:00ZThe U of M Crookston recently earned acknowledgment and accolades regarding safety, affordability, and quality from a number of organizations.USA TODAY College has listed the U of M Crookston at number five among the ten "safest college campuses in the...Elizabeth Tollefson
The U of M Crookston recently earned acknowledgment and accolades regarding safety, affordability, and quality from a number of organizations.

USA TODAY College has listed the U of M Crookston at number five among the ten "safest college campuses in the U.S." The ranking, which is from College Factual, an online college comparison resource, considers crime reports on-campus, in the surrounding town or city, as well as in the surrounding region and utilizes data from the Office of Postsecondary Education and the FBI. View the rankings at college.usatoday.com/2015/01/18/10-of-the-safest-college-campuses-in-the-u-s.

The Crookston campus also earned a spot among the top ten of the "50 Most Affordable Public Schools for Out-of-State Students" by AffordableColleges.com, a web resource intended to provide prospective college students with the accurate and relevant information on making higher education more cost-effective. On the list, UMC ranked #8. The organization factored average tuition and institutional financial aid rates into the rankings. The complete listing and methodology are available at www.affordablecolleges.com/rankings/public-schools-for-out-of-state-students.

The U of M Crookston's online bachelor's degree in communication has been ranked at number one among the "Top Online Communications Degrees for 2015" by Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online). AC Online is an online resource that examines cost and quality of online degree programs across the nation. The organization collects and analyzes data from government sources and hundreds of colleges and universities to identify top online degree programs in various major fields. Among the scoring metrics used were tuition rates, student-faculty ratio, graduation rates, and financial aid, among others. The full list is available online at www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/communications-programs.

Another of the U of M Crookston's online programs, its degree in accounting, has been ranked among the 50 best online bachelor's program in accounting and has received the 2014-15 "Students Before Profits Award" from Nonprofit Colleges Online. According to the organization, the award "was created to promote nonprofit colleges and universities offering online degree programs that put students before profits and education before the bottom line." Programs were ranked according to their affordability and were selected from accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities with objectively lower than average tuition costs. UMC's online accounting degree came in at #27 out of 50 ranked colleges and universities. The full list is available online at www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com/rankings/best-online-bachelors-in-accounting.

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U of M Crookston Announces Fall Semester 2014 Graduatestag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2015:/umcweb/news//10291.4334742015-01-28T21:10:49Z2015-01-28T21:12:38ZThe Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of fall 2014 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during fall semester 2014. The University of Minnesota Crookston enrolls approximately 1,800 full-time students and is...Elizabeth TollefsonThe Office of the Registrar
at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of fall
2014 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during fall
semester 2014.

The University of Minnesota Crookston
enrolls approximately 1,800 full-time students and is accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The U of M Crookston is a
four-year baccalaureate degree granting institution, dedicated to learning,
discovery and engagement in northwest Minnesota.

Last Name

First Name

Degree

Major

Minor

Honors

Abdi

Abdukadir

Bachelor of Science

Management

Ahlbrecht

Allen

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management and Quality Management

High Distinction

Ahsanullah

Anne

Bachelor of Science

Accounting

Anderson

Emily

Bachelor of Science

Marketing

Management

Audette

Zachary

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Awender

Micheal

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Bart

Ryan

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Bendel

Cayla

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Communication

High Distinction

Bennett

Angela

Bachelor of Science

Accounting

Distinction

Blaufuss

Joseph

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Systems Management

Boreen

Laura

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

Buccilli

Chris

Certificate

Manufacturing Management Certificate

Bunde

Kevin

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Systems Management

Busch

Eli

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Business and Agronomy

Butler

Paul

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Carter

Sean

Bachelor of Science

Management

High Distinction

Chung

Dabitna

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education

Cirks

Cody

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management

Counihan

Noel

Bachelor of Science

Management

Cox

Derek

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Crane

Joseph

Bachelor of Science

Sport & Recreation Management

Marketing

Curtis

Stephanie

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Quality Management

Cymbaluk

Zach

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Business

Agronomy

Del Moral

Rachelina

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Management

Dermon

Timothy

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management

Diakite

Oumar

Bachelor of Science

Management

Doan

Breanna

Bachelor of Science

Communication

Marketing

Doll

Stephanie

Bachelor of Science

Animal Science

Doucette

Courtney

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Duvall

Jordan

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Agricutlural Business

Ecklund

Jared

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Eidsness

Kayla

Bachelor of Science

Marketing

Elshaug

Rachel

Bachelor of Science

Agronomy

Agricutlural Business

Ernst

Jerrod

Bachelor of Applied Heath

Applied Health

Fafard

Cateline

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Fiscus

Ellen

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology Management

Friday

Jeremiah

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Coaching Minor

Furry

Michael

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Gilbertson

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science

Management

Gowan

Emily

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

Hagen

Patrick

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Hall

Andrew

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Harrell

Ashton

Bachelor of Science

Sport & Recreation Management

Haugen

Samuel

Bachelor of Science

Agronomy

Hayat

Samra

Bachelor of Science

Management

Heil

Micah

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Hernandez

Alissa

Bachelor of Science

Equine Science and Animal Science

Agricutlural Business

Hitchcock

Charles

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Hulinsky

Tiffany

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Business

Communication

Huso

Nicholas

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

High Distinction

Jacobs

Ricky

Bachelor of Science

Sport & Recreation Management

Jacobsson

Joni

Bachelor of Science

Accounting

Jaskolka

Michelle

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

Johnson

Max

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Systems Management

Agricutlural Business

Kalinowski

Ethan

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Kauffman

Ryan

Bachelor of Science

Aviation

Agronomy

Kim

Joo Hyun

Bachelor of Science

Management

Kim

Sow Jung

Bachelor of Science

Management

Klar

Katherine

Bachelor of Science

Animal Science

Agricutlural Business

Koep

Mark

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Distinction

Kuersteiner

Branden

Certificate

Manufacturing Management

Lamp

Kevin

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Distinction

Larson

Rachel

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Lee

Ye Eun

Bachelor of Science

Hotel/Rest/Tourism Management

Lenk

Clayton

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Loeslie

Kipp

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Systems Management

Lofquist

Gregory

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Luukkonen

Megan

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

Mabururu

Joseph

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

Madison Ocheltree

Amanda

Bachelor of Science

Communication

Massmann

Brandon

Bachelor of Science

Animal Science

McKenzie

Thomas

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Mears

Erin

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Communication

Medin

Jay

Bachelor of Science

Communication

Distinction

Messer

Kathrine

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Business

Management

Meyer

Barbara

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Meyer

Calvin

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Milene

Stacy

Bachelor of Science

Management

Miller

Tyler

Bachelor of Science

Agronomy

Mishra

Ellina

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology Management

Mohamed

Khali

Bachelor of Science

Health Management

Mohamoud

Ahmed

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Quality Management

Monjeau

Shane

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Moore

Malcolm

Bachelor of Science

Management

Myrold

Hayley

Bachelor of Science

Management

Nagatsuka

Riho

Bachelor of Science

Accounting

Distinction

Oachs

Brian

Bachelor of Science

Agricultural Business and Agronomy

O'Connell

Deandra

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Origas

Nicole

Bachelor of Science

Management

Entrepreneurship/Marketing

High Distinction

Owl

Thomas

Bachelor of Science

Software Engineering

Info Tech Management

Perlas

Eric

Bachelor of Science

Communication

Petersen

Andre

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management

Poling

Penny

Bachelor of Science

Accounting and a certificate in taxation

Distinction

Potzmann

Jessica

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Pradhan

Sujan

Bachelor of Science

Software Engineering

Info Tech Management

Pryor

Jeffrey

Bachelor of Science

Sport & Recreation Management

Quittschreiber

Kyle

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Rasmusson

Haley

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Reddick Sr.

Eric

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management

Rupprecht

Donovan

Bachelor of Science

Animal Science

Sakyi

Josephine

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology Management

Schnellman Jr

Joseph

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Schoenborn

Tylor

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology Management

Small

Chris

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management

Small Jr.

Carlton

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Manufacturing Management

Stern

Todd

Bachelor of Science

Accounting and a certificate in taxation

Suppes

Scott

Bachelor of Science

Applied Studies

Marketing

Talyansky

Inga

Bachelor of Manufacuring Management

Quality Management and Manufacturing Management

Thompson

Amanda

Bachelor of Science

Horticulture and Golf and Turf Management

Coaching

Thompson

Hannah

Bachelor of Science

Management

Thompson

Kayla

Bachelor of Science

Management

Thoreson

Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science

Agronomy

Distinction

Thorne

Martin

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Distinction

Thorstad

Kelsey

Bachelor of Science

Marketing

Management

Tweten

Andrew

Bachelor of Science

Agronomy

Virnig

Danielle

Bachelor of Science

Information Technology Management

Wallace

Blake

Bachelor of Science

Management

Wickstrom

Joshua

Bachelor of Science

Natural Resources

Wittrock

Rebecca

Bachelor of Science

Animal Science

Equine Science

Xie

Jinyan

Bachelor of Science

Management

Yuhala

Annaleis

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice

Zahler

Holly

Bachelor of Applied Heath

Applied Health

Today the University of Minnesota Crookston delivers 31 bachelor's degree programs, 22 minors, and 36 concentrations, including 14 online degrees, in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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U of M Crookston Again Recognized Among U.S.News Best Online Bachelor's Programstag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2015:/umcweb/news//10291.4318242015-01-07T15:30:45Z2015-01-22T14:46:36ZElizabeth Tollefson
U.S.News and World Report has ranked the University of Minnesota Crookston among

colleges and universities offering the nation's "Best Online Bachelor's Programs" for 2015. The U of M Crookston was ranked #34 among the 215 schools who were ranked in this year's survey, up from last year's 64th place. Since U.S.News & World Report began publishing rankings of institutions offering online degrees in 2012, the U of M Crookston has ranked in the top quartile in each of the listings.

The U of M Crookston was one of only two Minnesota colleges ranked in the top 100, the other being Concordia University - St. Paul. The full listing is available online at www.usnews.com/online.

"We're very pleased that the quality of our online programs and our excellent support for online students have once again been recognized by U.S. News and World Report", says Barbara Keinath, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. "Our online programs are a key way in which we help fulfill the University of Minnesota's modern land grant mission. They provide educational access to students who could not otherwise complete their baccalaureate degree. Graduates advance in their careers, provide for their families, and contribute to the economic and social needs of their communities"

Rankings were based on student engagement (40 percent); faculty credentials and training (20 percent); peer reputation (20 percent); and student services and technology (20 percent). Indicators for the Student Engagement category included teacher accessibility and response timeframe as well as student collaboration opportunities, among others. Faculty Credentials and Training included the appropriate faculty credentialing as well as the institution having the resources properly train online instructors on how to teach distance learners. Student Services and Technology assessed colleges' level of offering "a strong support structure [that] provides learning assistance, career guidance and financial aid resources commensurate with quality campus-based programs." Finally, the category Peer Reputation, added in 2014, included "industry opinion accounts for intangible factors on program quality not captured by statistics."

Data was collected from accredited for-profit, private, and public schools. For more information about the rankings methodology, go to www.usnews.com/onlinemeth.

The University of Minnesota Crookston now delivers 31 bachelor's degree programs, 22 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus as well as 14 degree programs entirely online. These degrees are offered in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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Three to be Honored with 2014 Torch & Shield Award at the U of M Crookstontag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4298372014-10-29T12:50:38Z2014-10-31T14:27:55ZElizabeth TollefsonResearch and Outreach Center, and Extension is the Torch & Shield Award. On Wednesday evening, October 29, two individuals and an organization will be recognized with the prestigious award including Susan A. Hagstrum, Ph.D.; Pete Wasberg; and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Along with the Torch & Shield Awards, a special donor recognition will also take place.

Hosting the recognition event are University of Minnesota Crookston Chancellor Fred Wood and Albert Sims, director of operations at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center. Music will be provided by the U of M Crookston choir and special guests include Kathy Schmidlkofer, president and CEO of the University of Minnesota Foundation, who will bring greetings on behalf of the Foundation. Senior Jesse Jennings will speak on behalf of student scholarship recipients and Brian Dingmann, Ph.D., will present his research featuring three of his student research assistants: Julia Rinn, Serena Stoeck, and Brooke Vatthauer.

Susan A.
Hagstrum, Ph. D.

Susan Hagstrum holds a B.S. in speech pathology from Northwestern University and an M. A. in speech pathology and a Ph. D. in education policy and administration, awarded by the University of Minnesota. She enjoyed a 27-year career in preK-12 public education in Minnesota before establishing her own small business to provide leadership to non-profit organizations as they worked to improve results.

She placed her business on hold in 2003 to devote full-time attention to serving as one of University of Minnesota's ambassadors and major volunteers. Her husband, Robert H. Bruininks, served as the fifteenth president of the University of Minnesota from 2002 through 2011. She hosted University groups and guests at Eastcliff, the historic home of the University president, and served in a major role in publicly representing the University, and in fundraising with friends, community groups, alumni and staff of the University.

Susan enjoyed her visits to the University of Minnesota's statewide campuses during her husband's presidency and worked to raise funds on behalf of students and programs on the Crookston campus. She served on several University museum boards, including the Weisman Art Museum, the Bell Museum of Natural History, and the Tweed Museum on the Duluth campus. She was a founding member of the Women's Philanthropic Leadership Circle in the College of Education and Human Development. Susan also served on several University boards of advisors for the College of Education and Human Development, the College of Design, and the Medical School on the Twin Cities campus.

Susan is currently a board member of the Minnesota Orchestra. She is also a member of the Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable and is a past board member of the Tyrone Guthrie Theater. Her University of Minnesota volunteer activities include serving on the Advisory Council of the University Libraries and the Neuroscience Advisory Council of the Academic Health Center.

Peter Wasberg

Pete is the director of Human Resources & Safety, and has been a member of the executive team at Otter Tail Power Company since 2008. Pete was the human resources manager for three years prior to being named to his current position. Before moving to the Human Resources Department in 2004, Pete spent the first fourteen years of his career in various positions with Otter Tail Power Company in their Milbank, S.D., Bemidji, Hallock, and Crookston Customer Service Centers, and was promoted to division manager in 1997 and area manager in 2002. Pete also spent a legislative session in the company's Legislative Affairs Department.

Along with his work at Otter Tail Power Company, Pete has been active in community and area activities. Currently, Pete is a member of the board of directors for Crookston National Bank, a member of the Fergus Falls Noon Day Rotary Club, and serves on the College Advisory and Advancement Board for the University of Minnesota Crookston.

Pete has served on the executed committee of UMC Teambackers; the Enactus Advisory Board, an organization for students in business; chancellor search committees, and the Valley Technology Park Board of Directors. He is a past chairman of the Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Crookston Rotary Club, served on the Riverview Healthcare Board of Trustees and the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Board. Pete also completed two terms on the Lake Region Halfway House Board of Directors.

Pete has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, where he majored in business administration and psychology.

Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council

Established in 1978, the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council is a non-profit organization that invests wheat check-off dollars for the benefit of wheat producers. The Council is directed by a nine member board made up of wheat producers, elected by their peers. The Council's activities are funded from a 2-cent assessment on all wheat bushels sold and stored in Minnesota. About 50 percent of the check-off funds are allocated to research, 25 percent to promotion and 25 percent to communication of information to growers. The Minnesota Wheat Council offices are located in Red Lake Falls, a central location to 90% of the wheat grown in Minnesota.

Throughout Minnesota Wheat Council's history they have worked closely with University of Minnesota, NWROC, and U of M Extension to advance wheat production efficiency and profitability in Minnesota through research and education. The Council worked with U of M Extension and NWROC staff to start the Small Grains Institute which continues today as the International Crops Expo.

The Council was a supporter and promoter of the NWROC plan to create a center of excellence in small grains at the Crookston location. The Council helped advocate for and fund four key research and extension positions at the NWROC. These positions continue to contribute to the economic viability of the region and state. Some of these positions help educate students at U of M Crookston. The Council worked with local and regional extension educators to start an annual educational workshop called "Getting it Right"; it continues today as "Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research".

Over its history, the Minnesota Wheat Council has contributed over $6.5 million to research. Of that, over $4.8 million went to U of M and U of M Extension. The Northwest Research and Outreach Center and NW MN Extension received approximately $1.5 million.

Common goals and a desire to help wheat growers succeed have led to many long lasting connections and relationships between the MN Wheat Council, NWROC, and U of M Extension.

Today the University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

In the photo at left, left to right, are Peter Wasberg, Susan Hagstum, and Pete Kappes, who represented the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council.

On Saturday October 19, 2014, the University of Minnesota Crookston held their annual homecoming festivities. The theme for this year's homecoming was "Paint the Town."

The parade was held on 10:30 a.m. on Saturday October 19, 2014, and the top three entries were awarded prizes. The prize for Best Theme went to Student Programming and Activities for Campus Entertainment (S.P.A.C.E.) (in photo, left); Best Crowd Pleaser went to the Natural Resources Club; and Best Community Entry went to the Crookston High School Band. Each entry was awarded prize money of $200, $100, and $50 respectively.

The University of Minnesota Crookston student body encouraged businesses around town to participate in homecoming by decorating their place of business using the "Paint the Town" theme.

Winners of the "Paint the Town" Contest were visited by Homecoming King and Queen Kevin

Bunde and Mikala Guidinger along with Regal the Eagle. First Place went to Crookston Eye Clinic (in photo, right); Second Place was awarded to Shear Sisters; Third Place to Montague's Flower Shop; and Fourth Place went to Hardware Hank. The first place business received a $200 Bookstore gift card to help them continue to display their maroon and gold spirit. The other winners received prizes including family passes to sporting events and meals from Sodexo Dining Services. Congratulations and thank you to all businesses that participated in "Paint the Town Maroon and Gold" for Homecoming 2014.

Today the University of Minnesota Crookston delivers 28 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 39 concentrations on campus--as well as 11 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from 25 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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U of M Crookston Holds on to Top Spot in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings in category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4266082014-09-09T12:57:43Z2014-09-09T13:06:00ZMarks Second Consecutive Year at Number One and Seventeenth in Top FourFor the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota Crookston ranks number one in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings in the category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges....Elizabeth TollefsonMarks
Second Consecutive Year at Number One and Seventeenth in Top Four

For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota Crookston ranks number one in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings in the category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges. The ranking is the 17th consecutive year that Crookston campus has appeared in the top four. The exclusive rankings, available at usnews.com on Tues., September 9 will be published in the September issue of U.S. News & World Report, available on newsstands on Tuesday, September 23.

U of M Crookston Chancellor Fred Wood is pleased the campus held on to the top spot in the rankings. "Much of the recognition this campus has received over the years is the result of a highly dedicated faculty and staff," said Wood. "What sets our campus apart from others is that we provide students with an atmosphere that is remarkably supportive and personal, where learning is hands-on and where faculty and staff not only know students' names but also their strengths and interests."

"Our students recognize the value of earning a highly recognized and respected University of Minnesota degree while studying at the University of Minnesota Crookston in an environment that gives them opportunities for learning, leadership, and a chance to develop skills that will prepare them for the workplace or graduate school. We are truly the small campus with the big degree."

The U.S. News ranking system uses quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality. Schools are categorized by their mission, which is derived from the breakdown of types of higher education institutions developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of teaching. The key measures of quality include graduation and retention rates; assessment of excellence; faculty resources; student selectivity; financial resources; graduation rate performance, which is the difference between actual and predicted graduation rates; and alumni giving. Scores for each measure are weighted to arrive at a final overall score.

Other colleges ranked in the top four Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges include Valley City State University at number two, Northern State University at number three, followed by Dickinson State University at number four with Bismarck State College and Lake Superior State University tied at number five. The category focuses on undergraduate education with fewer than 50 percent of their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. There were 364 colleges ranked in four regions--North, South, Midwest, and West--in the Regional Colleges category.

Today the University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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Students Named to Deans List at the U of M Crookston for Spring Semester 2014tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4248042014-07-07T13:44:30Z2014-07-07T13:48:26ZStudents named to the spring semester 2014 Deans List at the University of Minnesota Crookston were announced by the Office of the Registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation.To...Elizabeth Tollefson
Students named to the spring semester 2014 Deans List at the University of Minnesota Crookston were announced by the Office of the Registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation.

To qualify for a place on the Deans List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. The Crookston campus is the online leader in the University of Minnesota system and the only campus providing every full-time student with a laptop computer. Students named to the spring semester Deans List include

First Name

Last Name

Major

James

Aasen

Natural Resources

Sarah

Alizadeh

Health Management

Tor

Anderson

Marketing

Brennan

Andreas

Sport and Rec Management and Marketing

Olya

Apakova

Accounting and Finance

Angelica

Aranda

Health Management

Jessica

Archer

Management

Levi

Atinda

Biology and Health Sciences

Gyungyoun

Baek

Health Sciences

Amanda

Bahls

Natural Resources

James

Barnes

Accounting

Tiana

Barsness

Biology and Health Sciences

Tyler

Berglund

Biology and Health Sciences

Megan

Betcher

Natural Resources

Jonathan

Bodin

Health Management

Matthew

Borowicz

Health Sciences

Tiffany

Breth

Animal Science

Catherine

Brown

Animal Science

Danne

Brown

Manufacturing Management

Heather

Bruha

Communication

Carli

Bunning

Natural Resources

Melissa

Burmeister

Applied Studies

Emily

Caldis

Animal Science

Gerardo

Calles

Quality Management

Justin

Cameron

Post Secondary Enrollment Option

Ashley

Carlson

Health Management

Nou

Cha

Criminal Justice

Angela

Charchenko

Accounting

Dan-Ah

Cho

Early Childhood Education

William

Christopherson

Communication

Alexander

Conwell

Post Secondary Enrollment Option

Taylor

Crassweller

Horticulture

Zach

Cymbaluk

Agricultural Business

Kody

Dammarell

Accounting

Alex

DeBoer

Agricultural Systems Management

Afi Delali

Degbey

Applied Studies

Eric

Derosier

Agricultural Business

Adam

Dobson

Information Technology Management

Alexa

Dohmeier

Animal Science

Melissa

Draeger

Information Technology Management

Kalif

Duale Sr.

Applied Studies

Robert

Eckard Jr.

Information Technology Management

Anthony

Eckley

Manufacturing Management and Quality Management

Kristina

Englund

Health Management

Cateline

Fafard

Elementary Education

Ashley

Fill

Management

Rowenna

Fillmore

Animal Science

Shandy

Flaagan

Animal Science

Courtney

Fliss

Accounting

Chantel

Folden

Communication

Kristen

Forbes

Management

Erin

Fowle

Communication

Gregory

Galarneau

Manufacturing Management and Quality Management

Dakota

Grimm

Animal Science

Nicole

Hammond

Health Sciences

Tyler

Hansen

Natural Resources

Jaerod

Hanson

Agricultural Business

Blake

Held

Criminal Justice

Jenna

Hennen

Marketing

Seth

Heppner

Management

Mary

Hinzmann

Accounting / Taxation

Robert

Hitchcock

Agricultural Systems Management

Ashley

Hoffman

Agricultural Business and Agronomy

Brooke

Holtman

Marketing

Sarah

Hovden

Management

Daniel

Huberty

Manufacturing Management

Mark

Jackson

Natural Resources

Justin

Jacobsen

Accounting

Sam

Jacobson

Agricultural Systems Management

Kelly

Johnson

Health Management

Amanda

Joslyn

Health Management

YouJin

Jung

Marketing

Lucas

Kelley

Agronomy

Alexis

Khoshaba

Sport and Recreation Management

EunJi

Kim

Communication

Jisu

Kim

Biology

Emily

Klang

Accounting

Chase

Kleinschmidt

Information Technology Management

Jeffrey

Knack

Criminal Justice

Mark

Koep

Natural Resources

Emily

Krull

Equine Science

Benjamin

Kucera

Natural Resources

Jason

Kulyk

Entrepreneurship

Emmett

LaCoursiere

Animal Science

Lindsey

Lahr

Health Management

Kevin

Lamp

Natural Resources

Amy

Lee

Agricultural Education

Hyun Mi

Lee

Criminal Justice

Ian

Lesch

Criminal Justice

Michelle

Lorenson

Early Childhood Education

Cynthia

Lowry

Animal Science

Michael

Lund

Sport and Recreation Management

Joseph

Machacek

Finance

Amarah

Makhdumi

Accounting

Ashley

Martell

Health Sciences

Charissa

McGriff

Management and Marketing

Holly

McKnight

Accounting

Michael

McMahon

Aviation and Natural Resources

Erin

Mears

Criminal Justice

Jay

Medin

Communication

Mariah

Melin

Animal Science and Equine Science

Charlene

Melvie

Management

Megan

Menke

Marketing

Elijah

Miernicki

Management

Greg

Milner

Accounting

Ellina

Mishra

Information Technology Management

John

Mitzel

Accounting and Finance

Katrina

Moenkedick

Applied Studies

Tiffany

Muellner

Natural Resources

Jose

Munoz

Communication

May

Nabirye

Information Tech Management and Software Engineering

Riho

Nagatsuka

Accounting

Richard

Navratil

Sport and Recreation Management

Hannah

Nedrud

Equine Science

Laura

Neville

Management

Alyssa

Newburg

Equine Science

Susan

Niederkorn

Accounting

Stephanie

O'Connell

Animal Science and Equine Science

Thomas

Owl

Software Engineering

Sara

Pacholke

Accounting

Kristin

Page

Applied Studies

Travis

Palmer

Management

Sunghyun

Park

Biology

Tomas

Parker

Management and Marketing

Alexandra

Peterson

Marketing

Kalli

Peterson

Early Childhood Education

Whitney

Pollock

Animal Science and Equine Science

Paul

Radel

Management

Ashley

Reichert

Management

Michael

Roedl

Finance

Jesse

Roscoe

Golf and Turf Management

Ryan

Rynda

Software Engineering

Melissa

Schneider

Equine Science

Cody

Schoonover

Finance

Sarah

Schreiber

Accounting

Shannon

Scully

Animal Science

Drew

Selvestra

Criminal Justice

Yong Jun

Seo

Marketing

Kathryn

Sheetz

Biology

Taoqin

Shen

Early Childhood Education

Ross

Sigler

Finance

Zach

Skwira

Natural Resources

In Haeng

Song

Accounting

Denise

Staehnke

Applied Health

Lance

Stanford

Accounting

Timothy

Staudahar

Horticulture

Joseph

Stefanik

Agricultural Business and Agricultural Systems Management

Elizabeth

Stith

Finance

Tareyn

Stomberg

Animal Science and Equine Science

Taylor

Storhoff

Animal Science

Amber

Suchy

Biology and Environmental Sciences

Sara

Thomas

Accounting

Kayla

Thompson

Management

Elizabeth

Thoreson

Agronomy

DaKota

Tilleraas

Animal Science

Hannah

Van Dyke

Animal Science and Equine Science

Vayla

Van Dyke

Natural Resources

Dena

Vendetti

Communication

Kolton

Walker

Management

Mckayla

Walters

PostSecondary Enrollment Opt

Brittany

Wauzynski

Health Management

Sara

Wisnia

Accounting

Joseph

Wodarek

Agricultural Business and Agronomy

Justin

Wojciechowski

Software Engineering

Nanette

Wright

Management

Garrett

Ykema

Accounting

Bonita

Ysen

Finance

Anna

Zdon

Communication

Anna

Zwicky

Equine Science

Today the University of Minnesota Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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Northwest School of Agriculture Alumni Association honors two Outstanding Alumni with Top Aggie award; Allan Dragseth receives Distinguished Service Awardtag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4247212014-07-02T14:28:28Z2014-07-02T14:53:22ZThe Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) Alumni Association welcomed alumni to the University of Minnesota Crookston campus for their annual reunion on Saturday, June 28, 2014. During the day's events, two alumni received the Top Aggie award, the, and another...Elizabeth Tollefson
The Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) Alumni Association welcomed alumni to the University of Minnesota Crookston campus for their annual reunion on Saturday, June 28, 2014. During the day's events, two alumni received the Top Aggie award, the, and another alumni was given the Distinguished Service Award.

Marlys (Sargent) Engelstad '49 Adv; and Richard Widseth '49 Adv were named the 2014 Top Aggies. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the Northwest School of Agriculture Alumni Association, which recognizes alumni who have displayed excellent commitment and service to community, church, education, family, or their occupational field.

Allan Dragseth '57, Eldred, Minn., was also honored during the reunion with the Distinguished Service Award. The award is given for exemplary service by the NWSA Alumni Association Board. Since it was established in 1991, Dragseth is only the 15th recipient of the Distinguished

Service Award.

Marlys (Sargent) Engelstad, Florence, Ala., led a busy life as a student at the Northwest School of Agriculture. She was editor of the yearbook, a member of National Honor Society, active in vocal music groups, and played piano. After graduating, she attended the University of Minnesota, studying home economics. Later, she worked as a typist in the Ag Economics Department at the U of M, and also as a secretary for West Polk County Extension.

Engelstad sang in her church choir for 50 years along with serving on a number of church committees. She is a member and officer of the community garden club, and was a member of the Institute for Learning in Retirement.

Richard Widseth, Crookston, Minn., grew up on a small dairy farm, so living on campus was his first experience living independently. Following high school, he enrolled at the University of North Dakota to study civil engineering. Over his career, Widseth served as city engineer for Mason City, Iowa, and Crookston, Minn., and worked for consulting firms in both Mason City and northern Minnesota before he and two friends founded their own consulting engineering firm, Widseth Smith Nolting.

Widseth is active in the Chamber of Commerce, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and served as president of Crookston Jobs. His is a member of the Rotary Club and NWSA Alumni Association, where he also has served as president for both organizations.

Today the University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

In the photo, top, left, are Top Aggies with Chancellor Wood and Corby Kemmer, director of Development & Alumni. Left to right: Chancellor Fred Wood, Dick Widseth, Marlys Engelstad, and Corby Kemmer.

In the photo, top, right are Distinguished Service Award recipient Allan Dragseth (left) and Chancellor Fred Wood.

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U of M Crookston Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Business Management and Marketing Each Ranked in Top Five by TheBestSchools.orgtag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4242492014-06-17T20:35:46Z2014-06-23T14:31:13ZTwo University of Minnesota Crookston bachelor's degree programs--business management and marketing--have been ranked among the top five best online programs within their discipline in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org. The two separate listings include programs at colleges and universities across the...Elizabeth TollefsonTwo University of Minnesota Crookston bachelor's degree programs--business management and marketing--have been ranked among the top five best online programs within their discipline in the U.S. by TheBestSchools.org. The two separate listings include programs at colleges and universities across the U.S.

TheBestSchools.org selected the programs based on several weighted factors, including academic rigor, range of courses provided, faculty strength, rankings, awards, and reputation, including the school's demonstrated ability to provide effective online education. TheBestSchools.org is an online resource for prospective students seeking a college degree.

Today the University of Minnesota Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 40 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from 25 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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Faculty and Staff Receive Awards during annual Faculty and Staff Day at U of M Crookston tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4229782014-05-15T14:36:26Z2014-05-16T20:55:44ZElizabeth Tollefson

Also recognized were those reaching
years of service milestones and retirements.Susan Jacobson, instructor in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department; Dee Anne Leines, an assistant professor and Extension educator; and Laurie Wilson, an assistant education specialist and coordinator of Disability Services were all honored on their retirement.

Dan Svedarsky, professor in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department and director of the Center for Sustainability was recognized for his 45 years of service to the University.

Chancellor Fred Wood and Albert Sims, Director of Operations at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, served as hosts for the annual event.

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Online Bachelor's Degree Program in Information Technology Management Ranked in Top Twenty by TheBestSchools.orgtag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4228402014-05-12T18:29:49Z2014-05-12T18:36:23ZThe University of Minnesota Crookston's online bachelor's degree program in information technology management has been named one of the "20 Best Online Bachelor of Information Technology Degree Programs" by TheBestSchools.org. The listing includes programs at colleges and universities across the...Elizabeth Tollefson
The University of Minnesota Crookston's online bachelor's degree program in information technology management has been named one of the "20 Best Online Bachelor of Information Technology Degree Programs" by TheBestSchools.org. The listing includes programs at colleges and universities across the U.S. and the U of M Crookston's program ranks 11 out of the 20 programs ranked.

TheBestSchools.org selected the program based on several weighted factors, including academic excellence, course offerings, accomplishment of faculty, return on investment, and reputation.

Today the University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

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Colleges Offer Exemplary Concurrent Enrollment Programs for High School Studentstag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4228382014-05-12T18:19:02Z2014-05-12T18:20:51ZEleven programs earn accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment PartnershipsThe National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) announced today that it granted national accreditation to concurrent enrollment programs offered by eleven colleges and universities in Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois,...Elizabeth TollefsonEleven programs earn accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships

The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) announced today that it granted national accreditation to concurrent enrollment programs offered by eleven colleges and universities in Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington. NACEP accreditation validates the quality of college courses offered in high schools and ensures that the course content and expectations for student work match the standards of the sponsoring post-secondary institution.

Concurrent enrollment programs at the following colleges earned initial accreditation or reaccreditation:

CONNECTICUT

University of Connecticut*

IDAHO

College of Southern Idaho

Idaho State University

ILLINOIS

Lewis and Clark Community College*

KENTUCKY

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

*Reaccreditation

MINNESOTA

University of Minnesota Crookston*

MISSOURI

Crowder College

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

UTAH

Weber State University*

WASHINGTON

Everett Community College

University of Washington - Seattle*

NACEP Accreditation Commission Chair Jaclyn Dumond, Manager of School Partnerships at the University of Southern Indiana, remarked: "We are very excited to award this prestigious recognition to these eleven programs. By undergoing NACEP's rigorous accreditation peer-review process, these schools have demonstrated that their concurrent enrollment programs are of the highest standard. The high school students enrolled in their programs are, without a doubt, receiving the same quality education as they would receive on the college campus. We are very proud to recognize these institutions for their commitment to concurrent enrollment program excellence."

Dr. Jay Box, Chancellor, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) stated: "With the development of the 2010-2016 Business Plan for Transforming Kentucky, KCTCS established a transformation strategy for dual credit that would 'develop a consistent, statewide program of dual credit, using the NACEP standards as a framework.' West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has not only implemented NACEP standards in its dual credit program but has also gone the extra mile of seeking and receiving NACEP accreditation. We are pleased that WKCTC is the first in Kentucky to obtain this high recognition and to also be the first program within the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) region to become NACEP accredited."

To earn accreditation from NACEP, concurrent enrollment programs conduct a self-study, document how their programs adhere to NACEP's seventeen standards, and are evaluated by peer reviewers from NACEP-accredited programs. NACEP's standards were developed and refined over many years, serve as a model for quality standards in sixteen states, and are implemented by a wide range of higher education institutions.

The NACEP Accreditation Commission manages NACEP's accreditation process, reviews Peer Review Team reports and makes accreditation decisions. NACEP-accredited programs recently elected Leslie Hardaway of NorthWest Arkansas Community College to join the Commission as a two-year postsecondary institutional representative. Becky Carter of Indiana University was reelected to another two year term as a four-year postsecondary institutional representative. The full listing of ninety-two programs nationwide currently accredited by NACEP can be found at: http://nacep.org/docs/accreditation/NACEPAccreditedPrograms.pdf.

About the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships: NACEP works to ensure that college courses offered in high schools are as rigorous as courses offered on the sponsoring college campus. As the sole accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnerships, NACEP helps these programs adhere to the highest standards so students experience a seamless transition to college and teachers benefit from meaningful, ongoing professional development. To advance the field and support our national network of 270 colleges and universities, 35 high schools and school districts, and 15 state agency and system office partners, we actively share the latest knowledge about best practices, research, and advocacy. Our annual conference in Chicago, Illinois, October 26-28, 2014, will once again be the premier destination for college officials, high school leaders, policymakers, and researchers interested in creating an effective academic bridge between high school and college.

www.nacep.org

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U of M Crookston NACTA Team Wins Sweepstakes at 2014 Judging Conferencetag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2014:/umcweb/news//10291.4220062014-05-02T15:28:52Z2014-05-02T16:22:27ZElizabeth Tollefson
For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota Crookston team competing at the

annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) brought home the sweepstakes in the four-year college division.

The win included a number of first place finishes.

Individuals finishing first included Eric Derosier, a senior from Red Lake Falls, Minn., majoring in agricultural business finished first in the contests in ag business, ag communications, and ag computers; Emily Goff, a senior majoring in equine science from Danvers, Minn., finished first in the livestock management contest; Justin Goodroad, a senior from Lindstrom, Minn., majoring in

horticulture finished first in the contest in horticulture; Sarah Morris, a senior majoring in

animal science from Ramsey, Minn., finished first in the contest in meats; Travis Duresky, a senior majoring in ag systems management finished first in the ag mechanics contest; and Emily Campbell, a junior majoring in animal science from Aitkin, Minn., finished first in the dairy contest.

The teams in horticulture, dairy, livestock management, ag mechanics, and ag computers finished in first place.

Members of the teams competing at NACTA were

First Name

Last Name

Team

Year

Major

Cassie

Adams

Livestock management

junior

Animal Science

Joe

Blaufuss

Ag Communications; Soils

senior

Agricultural Systems Management

Emily

Campbell

Dairy; Livestock Judging

junior

Animal Science

Cedric

Citrowske

Meats; Quiz Bowl

junior

Agricultural Systems Management and Agricultural Business

Andrew

Clark

Crops; Quiz Bowl

senior

Agronomy

Eric

Derosier

Ag Business; Ag Communications; Ag Computers

senior

Agricultural Business

Travis

Duresky

Ag Mechanics

senior

Agricultural Systems Management

Ben

Genereux

Crops

senior

Agronomy

Emily

Goff

Livestock Judging; Livestock Management

senior

Equine Science

Justin

Goodroad

Dairy; Horticulture

senior

Horticulture

Matson

Gravelle

Soils

senior

Golf and Turf Management

Ashley

Hoffman

Ag Computers; Crops

senior

Agronomy and Agricultural Business

Tiffany

Hulinsky

Ag Business; Dairy; Horticulture; Quiz Bowl

senior

Agricultural Business

Jeremy

Love

Ag Mechanics

senior

Agricultural Systems Management

Mitzi

Marlin

Ag Business; Ag Communications; Livestock Judging

senior

Agricultural Business

Sarah

Morris

Dairy; Meats

senior

Animal Science

Jared

Nowacki

Livestock Judging; Livestock Management

senior

Agricultural Business

Brian

Oachs

Ag Business

senior

Agricultural Business and Agronomy

Dylan

Pratt

Meats; Livestock Judging

junior

Animal Science

Ashley

Radke

Horticulture

junior

Horticulture

Steph

Reko

Horticulture

junior

Horticulture

Dustin

Smith

Crops

senior

Agricultural Business and Agronomy

John

Sorenson

Quiz bowl

junior

Agricultural Systems Management

Greg

Sparby

Ag Communications; Ag Mechanics

senior

Agricultural Systems Management

Cody

Thompson

Soils

senior

Agricultural Systems Management

Ben

Tinkham

Ag Mechanics

senior

Agricultural Systems Mangement

Kurtis

Wacker

Soils

senior

Golf and Turf Management

Haley

Weleski

Ag Computers; Meats

senior

Communication

Reno

Williams

Ag Computers; Livestock Management

junior

Agricultural Systems Management

The judging conference was held at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo., April 10-12, 2014. Students began preparing for the contests in November and are allowed to compete only one time per contest with the exception of soils which allows a student to compete twice. The contests are hands-on and the judging contests, like those in crops, dairy, and livestock, require the student to both rank and provide reasons for their decisions. The NACTA Team raises its own funding in order to participate in the competition.

Background

NACTA is dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in the agricultural, environmental, natural, and life sciences. NACTA competitions have been held since 1957 and involve knowledge and skills contests covering various agricultural topics. The competition is rigorous, including college and university students from all across the nation. To learn more, visit www.nactateachers.org.

Today the University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers 29 bachelor's degree programs, 20 minors, and 36 concentrations on campus--as well as 13 degrees online--in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. "Small Campus. Big Degree." To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.

In the photo, at right: The 2014 NACTA team with their awards and the team's sweepstakes trophy.